Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has again achieved sizeable reductions in its use of paper, energy and company cars despite the business’s continued growth. The firm, which also gained ‘plastic-free champion’ status last year, has now saved the annual equivalent of 155 trees by cutting the use of paper compared to where it stood...
As the end of the 2019/20 tax year approaches on April 5 it is a good time to review your affairs, making the most of opportunities to maximise your income and minimise your tax. Some tax planning may require action to be taken before April 5. Pearson May partner Jacqui Bowden highlights a few...
The founder of fast-growing Bath eyewear design house Inspecs sees a bright future for the business as it prepares for the start of trading in its shares on the London Stock Exchange next week. Former bond trader Robin Totterman set up the business in 1988 after he failed to find a pair of glasses...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. This week we look at . . . Setting and reviewing pay in 2020 Are your employees in line for a pay rise this year? Click here for more information Govt. urged to allow...
South West accountancy and finance firm Old Mill has been named as one of the UK’s best financial advisers to work for in a prestigious awards scheme. The accolade formed part of the annual Professional Adviser Awards and is aimed identifying and recognising the best employers in the UK’s financial advice sector. Old Mill,...
Bath project management consultancy Nine Feet Tall is to support local charity Jessie May this year in a move that coincides with the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. The partnership will involve Nine Feet Tall raising funds for Jessie May through sponsored events as well...
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met last month to decide on the appropriate level of bank rate – the official base rate of interest in the UK. The MPC also updated its forecasts for economic growth and inflation – these show UK economic growth picking up steadily over the next few...
Inspecs, the fast-growing Bath eyewear design house, has confirmed it is looking to float on the London Stock Exchange in a move that could value the business at £138m. The firm, set up in 1988 by former bond trader Robin Totterman after he failed to find a pair of glasses he liked, last week...
The CBI has urged the Chancellor to take bold action on skills, innovation and infrastructure in his Budget to ‘power-up’ the South West’s economy. The seven-point plea was made before Sajid Javid resigned as Chancellor and was replaced by Rishi Sunak – throwing into doubt whether the Budget will go ahead, as planned, on...
Bath’s burgeoning fintech businesses are helping make the West of England the UK’s leading hotspot for the fast-growing sector, according to a new report published this week. It shows that the Bristol and Bath area has one of the strongest fintech ecosystems in the country, with a high number of fast-growing start-ups and scale-ups. The research, by...
